The Mediterranean - known for it's effusive hospitality, where food plays an integral part and traditional
home cooking rules over haute cuisine. The cuisine can be divided into three culinary regions - North African (Morocco, Tunisia),
the Eastern Mediterranean (Greece, Lebanon, Egypt, Israel, Syria) & the Southern European (France, Italy, Spain).
Many different powers have ruled over various parts of the Mediterranean - from the Phoenicians to Alexander the Great,
the Romans to the Arabs, the Turks to the Venetians - this has led to a shared culture and
agriculture and hence food amongst these completely diverse countries. In this class we bring you...
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A Mediterranean Sampler
Tapas/Mezze Sampler
Labne – Yoghurt Dip
Olive & Tomato Tapenade w/ Bruschetta
Grilled Eggplant w/ Hot Smoked Tomato Relish
Shrimp & Spring Onion Tortilla
Moorish Skewers – Grilled Lamb Kebab
w/ Salsa al Harissa
Grilled Shrimps w/ Chermoula
Moroccan Mint Tea Granita
Saffron Risotto
Chocolate & Almond Baclava
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Tapas/Mezze Platter
Tapas - small plates to accompany
drinks - not meant to replace the meal
Mezze/Meze - selection of little dishes,
dips & spreads, salads & pickles,
hot & cold, vegetables & meat,
raw & cooked- can be elaborate
enough to replace the meal
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